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Studies Confirm Sensory Loss Raises Risk of Dementia
Posted on October 2, 2019 - Vision problems, hearing loss, and a diminished sense of touch, taste and smell all become more common as we grow older. And so do Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Is there a connection? Scientists have long suspected that there is, and recent studies are helping to explain it.
How to Buy Fish That’s Healthy for You-and the Environment
Posted on September 30, 2019 - Your doctor tells you to eat more fish to protect your heart, brain and eyes, but how do you select fish that’s the healthiest and also good for the environment? UC Berkeley School of Public Health experts share some guidelines.
Warn Seniors About Social Security Scams
Posted on September 26, 2019 - Social Security is the major source of post-retirement income for most older adults, so if a senior receives a call from the Social Security Administration (SSA), they are likely to pick up the phone and listen! But the SSA is warning seniors that these days, con artists have been impersonating SSA officials to steal the money of older adults.
23andMe had bad news about my health. I wish a person had delivered it
Posted on September 23, 2019 - More people are trying out DNA testing kits, finding out their ethnic background—and their risk of certain health conditions. STAT reports that this can be a devastating way to find out, noting that it’s not “a parlor game”! https://www.statnews.com/2019/08/08/23andme-genetic-test-revealed-high-cancer-risk
Experts Offer New Insights into Senior Driving Safety
Posted on September 18, 2019 - The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to prevent traffic deaths and injuries through research and education. The foundation has conducted many studies on older drivers, with the two-fold mission of extending the driving years of older adults, while ensuring they are safe drivers during those years.
